The amount of time minors are permitted at the place of employment within a twenty-four (24) hour period is limited according to age, as follows:

(a) Babies who have reached the age of fifteen (15) days but have not reached the age of six (6) months may be permitted to remain at the place of employment for a maximum of two (2) hours.

(1) The day's work shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes and under no conditions shall the baby be exposed to light of greater than one hundred (100) foot candlelight intensity for more than thirty (30) seconds at a time.

(2) When babies between the age of fifteen (15) days and six (6) weeks of age are employed, a nurse and a studio teacher must be provided for each three (3) or fewer babies. When infants from age six (6) weeks to six (6) months are employed, one (1) nurse and one (1) studio teacher must be provided for each ten (10) or fewer infants.

(b) Minors who have reached the age of six (6) months but who have not attained the age of two (2) years may be permitted at the place of employment for a maximum of four (4) hours. Such four (4)-hour period shall consist of not more than two (2) hours of work; the balance of the four (4)-hour period shall be rest and recreation.

(c) Minors who have reached the age of two (2) years but who have not attained the age of six (6) years may be permitted at the place of employment for a maximum of six (6) hours. Such six (6)-hour period shall consist of not more than three (3) hours of work; the balance of the six (6)-hour period shall be rest and recreation and/or education.

(d) Minors who have reached the age of six (6) years but have not attained the age of nine (9) years may be permitted at the place of employment for a maximum of eight (8) hours. Such eight (8)-hour period shall consist of not more than four (4) hours of work and at least three (3) hours of schooling when the minor's school is in session. The studio teacher shall assure that the minor receives up to one (1) hour of rest and recreation. On days when the minor's school is not in session, working hours may be increased to six (6) hours, with one (1) hour of rest and recreation.

(e) Minors who have reached the age of nine (9) years but who have not attained the age of sixteen (16) years may be permitted at the place of employment for a maximum of nine (9) hours. Such nine (9)-hour period shall consist of not more than five (5) hours of work and at least three (3) hours of schooling when the minor's school is in session. The studio teacher shall assure that the minor receives at least one (1) hour of rest and recreation. On days when the minor's school is not in session, working hours may be increased to seven (7) hours, with one (1) hour of rest and recreation.

(f) Minors who have reached the age of sixteen (16) years but who have not attained the age of eighteen (18) years may be permitted at the place of employment for a maximum of ten (10) hours. Such ten (10)-hour period shall consist of not more than six (6) hours of work and at least three (3) hours of schooling when the minor's school is in session, and one (1) hour of rest and recreation. On days when school is not in session, working hours may be increased to not more than eight (8) hours, with one (1) hour of rest and recreation.

(g) If emergency situations arise, for example, early morning or night exteriors shot as exteriors, live television or theatrical productions presented after the hours beyond which a minor may not work as prescribed by law, a request may be made to the Labor Commissioner for permission for the minor to work earlier or later than such hours. Each request shall be considered individually by the Division and must be submitted in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time needed.

(h) When any minor between ages fourteen (14) and eighteen (18) obtains permission from school authorities to work during school hours for a period not to exceed two (2) consecutive days, the working hours for such minor during either or both of such days may be extended to but shall not exceed eight (8) hours in twenty-four (24) hours.

(i) Twelve (12) hours must elapse between the minor's time of dismissal and time of call on the following day. If the minor's regular school starts less than twelve (12) hours after his or her dismissal time, the minor must be schooled the following day at the employer's place of business.

I have worked in the Entertainment Industry as long as I can remember. I have been a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists since 1985. I decided to create and maintain this blog in my spare time to help parents of kids who are interested in working as an actor or extra on films and television shows. I am independent journalist/publisher and not affiliated in any way with Disney or any other specific studio. All content on third-party advertisers' websites is the sole responsibility of the respective website publisher(s)/owner(s).

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Parents Do's and Don't's

DO's

KNOW the rules and regulations which govern the employment of your child, as well as your responsibilities. Ultimately, YOU are responsible for your child's safety and welfare.

BRING social security number, work permit and I-9 identification.

PLAN to arrive on the set 15-30 minutes early.

CHECK-IN with the designated person on the set, usually the A.D. (Assistant Director) or the Stage Manager. Also, check in with the teacher if there is one.

SIGN a completed copy of your child's contract for the job before your child begins work. (Be sure all blanks are filled in.) Call your agent if there are any problems or questions.

STAY within sight and sound of your child on the set. It is always your right to do so, but be unobtrusive about it.

BRING at least three hours of schoolwork if your child is being tutored on the set. Be prepared to supervise your child during meal periods and non-school times.

SPEAK UP if you feel your child is working too long without a rest break or being asked to do something you feel he/she should not be doing.

TELL your agent ahead of time if your child has special food or medication requirements, or if your child has unusual educational course work, so proper arrangements can be made, or bring the necessary items yourself, where possible.

SIGN OUT at the end of the work day.

DON'T's

DON'T assume anything. When in doubt, ask. Call the Union

DON'T forget. Your child will not be allowed to work without these documents.

DON'T be late. DON'T bring other children, relatives or friends to the set.

DON'T ever leave your child unattended on the set.

DON'T allow your child to begin work if you have not received a contract, and don't sign the contract if it differs in any way from your understanding of the terms of employment. This is Union Rule!

DON'T bother other actors, the director or crew members. Keep out of the way while watching your child on the set.

DON'T interrupt the classroom or "hang out" with the teacher and your child during school time.

DON'T be intimidated into yielding to unreasonable requests or making exceptions to provisions in the contract.

DON'T wait until the last minute to arrange for your child's special needs (e.g. food, medication or specific educational requirements.

DON'T let anyone else sign out for your child.

Questions To Keep In Mind On-Set

Are children being asked to work overtime or beyond the permitted work hours?

Are children getting adequate meal and rest periods?

Are they being tutored in a safe and effective manner?

Have they been asked to do hazardous work?

Are they permitting the parent to be within sight and sound of the child at all times?

2. When your child works a job, keep the copy of the voucher in a file. Write on your calendar, who your child worked for, where, the hours, and any bumps (extra for clothes, stunts, smoke, etc.) When you get paid mark it off your calendar, staple your check stub to the voucher. (sometimes it's up to six weeks to get paid, be patient, we have never not been paid, sometimes it's just busier in the office than others)

3. Write down what you spend on the calendar, hair cuts, shampoo, make up, almost anything cosmetic can most likely be tax deductible, also sometimes lessons (dance, acting, karate) can also be tax deductible, as well as your note books, calendars, pagers and other expenses.

4. If you are interested in doing this you need to call the Unemployment number in the government section of your telephone book. You must have your child's Social Security number, and their last employer (have the last voucher) in front of you when you call. I don't know how much they need to have earned, the amount they collect per week and how long they can collect is different, for each claim. IF YOU TURN DOWN WORK FOR ANY REASON WHILE YOUR CHILD IS ON UNEMPLOYMENT YOU COULD LOSE BENEFITS.

5. Be on time, plan on being there a half hour early. (Be ready most of the time your child will not go to makeup or hair, it's up to you.) Plan for delays. Buy a current Thomas Guide and keep it with you. If you arrive early be considerate of the production crew if they are eating. If you are invited to have breakfast because you're there early (most of the time you will be told to go have breakfast) then remember to be kind to those that only have a limited time before they have to get back to work (you'll make their day if you let them go ahead of you in line).

6. Follow the rules: One parent! No extra children! (on some sets even switching parents is a problem, ask ahead to avoid problems). There are many reasons for this, room on shuttles, seating, food, safety, insurance.

You are in charge of making sure your child's need are meet. You should always be within sight and sound of your child.

Note About Managers

A manager is someone who manages your child's career after they have established them self in the business. Managers generally get 15% of gross income from acting jobs.

There are many unscrupulous "managers" out there claiming to have the ability to make someone a star. The truth is, a manager can recommend photographers, classes & workshops, resume printing services, etc. But this information is available for free, and is certainly not worth paying 15% of your income.

Note For Young Performers

Acting in show business as a young performer can be a great experience. It can give you a head start by helping you develop leadership skills, teamwork skills, self-confidence and the ability to earn some money for your future.

This industry is called show business for a very good reason - it is a business. It is also a lot of fun, and for a young performer it should always be fun. If for any reason it is not fun and educational for you, talk to your parent or guardian and let them know. You can always take a break from the business and decide later if you want to come back. You should only be in this business if you are dedicated to it and are passionate about acting.

Reputable Talent Agents For Kids

Do NOT call Talent Agents, please submit by email or mail only unless specified otherwise. No personal unannounced drop-offs. Talent agents are extremely busy professionals who need their time spent on getting their talent submitted for work. Imagine if you had a talent agent, and they were too inundated with phone calls from people with general questions, and did not have time to submit YOU to casting directors. It is simply common courtesy to not call the agents.

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